What is Brickmasters of the Lakelands?
A regional competition in which participants submit unique LEGO creations of their own design to showcase at The Arts Center of Greenwood.
Who can compete?
Youth - Elementary School
Youth - Middle School
Youth - High School
Adult
Family
Non-Profit
Business
Awards
Best of Show (overall)
People’s Choice (overall)
1st Place (each category)
2nd Place (each category)
3rd Place (each category)
All awards will be selected by a jury panel and will be announced during the Lakelands iMAGINE STEAM Festival.
Guidelines
- all LEGO creations must be an original design concept, but prefabricated kit elements may be incoporated
- all LEGO creations must be designed on LEGO base plates
- all LEGO creations must demonstrate the theme of “mobility”
- all participants must submit the required entry fee of $35
Calendar
Online Entry Registration: October 4
Entry Delivery: October 7 (10 am - 7 pm)
People’s Choice Voting: October 15 - 19
Open House: October 19 (10 am - 2 pm)
Awards Ceremony: October 19 (2:30 pm)
Duration: October 10 - 19
Entry Retrieval: October 21 (10 am - 7 pm)
Why are we hosting this event?
The Arts Center of Greenwood serves to enhance the quality of life in the Lakelands area with arts education programs and initiatives for all ages. The purpose of the STEAM initiative at the center is to provide diverse learning experiences that develop skills in critical thinking, imagination, and innovation. The center sponsors STEAM-focused programs annually such as LEGO robotics teams, summer camps, community outreach programs, and the iMAGINE Lakelands STEAM Festival in Uptown Greenwood.
What does the competition theme "mobility" mean?
Mobility is the abilty to move or be moved freely and easily. This year's competition theme will encourage participants to use their imagination to innovate ideas related to "mobility" with their LEGO creation. Each construction, whether it be a sustainable vehicle of the future, a versatile all-terrain mover, a new road system to accommodate bicycles and joggers, or a fantastical transportation device, must embody the theme.
What are some examples of the competition theme?
Mobility can include any mode of transportation (scooter, bike, car, truck, bus, train, boat, submarine, plane, etc). It can also include the terrain in which we move on or through (road, bridge, bike lane, park, trail, escalator, elevator, tunnel, sidewalk, etc). Mobility can involve recreation as well (skateboard, rollercoaster, carnival ride, rock climbing wall, gym equipment, hot air balloon, parasailing, skiing, etc). It can include occupational equipment as well (tractor, forklift, cart, machinary, etc). Mobility can also be a theme of the past and future (horseback, spaceships, alien air crafts, jetpacks/suits, etc).
What should you keep in mind when building your LEGO creation?
Be creative and don't forget about accessibility. Some people use wheelchairs, canes, walkers, or robotic legs to get from point A to B. How will your design accommodate different abilities? Do some research. Take time to learn about your own community. How can your LEGO creation represent an innovative concept that might make your community better able to meet the mobility needs of everyone!